Community Care Hour

Presented by: Canmore Counselling & Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School
Sunday, Nov 17, 2 PM - 3:30 PM (Doors open at 1:45 PM)
Maximum Participants: 10
Cost: Free

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Registration:

Registration is FREE and via Eventbrite. The Community Care Hour is limited to 10 participants. **Please notify the organizer if you can no longer attend, so we can open up a spot to someone else (message @canmorepride on social media or send an email to community@canmorepride.ca).**

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What to expect:

Community Care Hour is a dedicated space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members (ages 16-99+) to connect and nurture mental wellness. This group offers an opportunity to share experiences and build supportive connections.

The group will begin with introductions to get to know one another. We’ll then engage in a guided art therapy activity to foster creativity and mental well-being. After the activity, we’ll come together for an optional sharing circle, sharing insights and experiences relating to the activity, and conclude with a general group discussion.

Community Care Hour will provide an environment for participants to:

• Share their experiences related to identity, and mental health.
• Learn about mental health resources and self-care strategies.
• Build connections with others who share similar experiences and identities.

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Schedule:
1:45 PM - Doors open
2:00 PM - Session begins. Introductions and group sharing.
2:20 PM - Guided art therapy activity.
2:50 PM - 10 minute break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Group sharing from activity and discussion.

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Meet the Facilitator:

Chey Johns (she/her) identifies as Jamaican and Anishinaabekwe (an Anishinaabe woman) from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory, and is currently living in Mohkinstsis (Calgary, AB). As a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher and Master of Counselling Psychology student, she integrates traditional yoga techniques, Indigenous knowledges, and practices to support psychological well-being.

Chey offers community care by working alongside various local and national nonprofits, collectives, and organizations committed to social justice, decolonization, trauma-informed, and anti-oppression work. Chey works with Canmore Counselling & Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School to provide counselling, wellness, and community support and identifies as 2SLGBTQIA+.

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What to Bring: Please wear comfortable clothing. Feel free to bring a water bottle, journal, and nut-free snacks. If you have your own art supplies, like coloured pencils, markers, or paper, you’re welcome to bring those as well—though it’s completely optional! (Canmore Counselling will provide all necessary materials for the activity).

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Accessibility:

• Canmore Counselling’s main entrance features a wide entryway that can fit a wheelchair. The washroom at this venue is gender-neutral and is wheelchair friendly. However, there is no accessible push door button for the main entrance or the washroom. There is an accessible ramp between Canmore Counselling and Communitea that can be used to access the main door.
• Closest bus stop is: 9th st Canmore, behind Arts Place. It is 250 m from the venue space.
• This event will involve sitting on the floor for the duration of the event. However, cushions and chairs are available if needed.

Getting here:

Paid parking is available on the streets nearby. However, we encourage you to walk/bike/roll to the venue if it is accessible for you.

Here is a map of Canmore accessible parking spots: https://www.canmore.ca/your-community/community-supports-and-services/accessibility

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Contact:

If you have any questions leading up to the event, please contact the Canmore Pride team directly via email at community@canmorepride.ca!

Please note, due to the volume of emails, we suggest that you get in touch with us a minimum of 48 hours prior to the event so we have time to respond to your inquiries.